Hi Barry, I've done over 5k on my front pads since I've had the bike. I don't actually think they have been changed from new, so they have probably done over...
Ian The mileage I do is in rush hour London traffic. Braking is done using the "system" . Regards Barry ... -~-> ... Yahoo! Messenger - all new features - even...
Wanted to say hello from LA. I own, and now I finally ride, a '64 Vespa 90. I've got the biggest crush ever on my little red scooter, even though it treats me...
i have not seen one, but maybe they are harder to find around here. and everything is more expensive. it is true, also, with a used scoot, that they may...
Barry, the guy that services and MOTs my scoot was quite surprised at the lack of wear. He finds that most people with a PXdisc use the front brake most of ...
Ian The "system" I use on all of the bikes, if I apply the rear brake prior to the front it can promote a slide, a good read is "Motorcycle Roadcraft",...
In a message dated 10/1/2004 2:26:33 AM Pacific Standard Time, 2StrokeSmoke@yahoogroups.com writes: Point is, we coulda had more unique cars brought in, or be...
... ~~~You didn't mention what brand the rig is but I am in the market for a bike that is easy to maintain (no ... ~~~Looking back at all of the motorcycles...
Yeah... but on motorcycles you have a balanced weight distribution so the front brakes do all or most of the braking (like a car). Since the rear lightens up...
Jake My outfit is a Kawaski GTR and Watsonian Monaco, agreed discs will pull you up faster and I normally put about 5,000 miles a year on the outfit, 10 to...
Anyone know what's up with the ScooterBBS? I've been trying to load it off and on all morning with no results. -- Robin Newberry Old Farts SC Clemson, South...
It is amusing that the Thing was considered too dangerous, since it started life as a military vehicle -- the Kubelwagen (bucket car) -- which was used in...
In the window of a clothing store in Sydney, B.C., we spotted this very very cool little motorcycle. It is made completely from scrap metal, and was given to...
I like those kind of Sculptures too.... http://ratbike.org/docs/469.php ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail -...
... Oh I love it!! I wonder if epoxy would work to hold it all together? Maybe I'll try and make my own...hmmmmm MCat http://members.shaw.ca/moochiecat/...
Barry, on a motorcycle I'd be inclined to use the front brake slightly first. On a scoot with all the weight at the back, I tend to use back very slightly...
... I have to admit being somewhat perplexed at the relative popularity off the BBS. I'd take email over BBS any day. -- Robin Newberry Clemson, South Carolina...
Ian If you get a copy of "Motorcycle Roadcraft" it details the system quite well, however they do suggest on all two wheelers, that at very slow speeds the...
Barry, thanks for the advice and I will start to brake that way from now on. As I say, my reluctance to use the front brake first is based on ancient bad ...
So I have lurked here forever, and read/learned alot, but I finally have a legitamite question about my cosa clutch. I have a 74 sprint veloce, with a p200e...
needs adjustment... ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around ...
Wow Mike, that's really helpful, did you read the part where I wrote that I already adjusted the clutch cable to a much tigher setting? Sheesh. All sarcasm...
SO, when holding your clutch in, and in gear, is it pulling forward? Is it a stock P-200 motor? or is it built? ... __________________________________ Do you...
Ian If your happy with the way you brake already, dont make any sudden changes, practice a bit first, all ratios for brake force change depending on the...
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